Kingston,
ON,
Canada
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
MA in Sociology - Criminology and Law in Kingston Canada | Queen's University
Queen's University
|
Kingston Canada
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Qualification
Masters Degree
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
CAD
12,927
(c. USD9,236.54)
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
24 months
The Sociology Department's Graduate Program fosters a collaborative, well-supported environment with outstanding outcomes. Our MA and PhD programs deliver academically challenging curricula. Faculty members are committed to offering individualized guidance to all graduate students. The department boasts a strong track record of obtaining external funding for students while creating supplemental teaching and research possibilities. Researchers in this specialization investigate diverse aspects of crime, legal systems, and justice administration. Particular faculty interests include juvenile delinquency, homelessness-related offenses, victimization studies, gendered crime patterns, youth justice systems, law enforcement practices, illicit drug economies, preventive strategies, judicial processes, pretrial procedures, correctional systems, and legal professions. Criminology scholars advance theoretical frameworks concerning criminal behavior, victimization patterns, and societal regulation, utilizing varied methodological approaches in their investigations.
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 7.0
Qualification Requirements
For international students TOEFL iBT minimum score of 88. IELTS (International English Language Testing System) - score of 7 on the academic module
Academic prerequisites- BA Honours undergraduate degree in Sociology or equivalent with a minimum B+ standing.
Writing sample- A writing sample is required. The writing sample is a paper submitted in a sociology course or equivalent, typically 10-15 pages in length. Please send electronically to Graduate Program Assistant.
Curriculum Vitae (C.V.)- A C.V. is required. Please send electronically to Graduate Program Assistant.
Statement of interest- MA applicants will vary in what they put in their statement of interest. Some have a very precise project in mind and they outline that particular project and indicate someone they feel would be able to best supervise them. But some applicants haven't narrowed in on a precise project so they indicate the area in which they are interested in studying. For the MA, we do not expect original research but demonstrated mastery of a given body of sociological literature related to a focused research question. If known, you could indicate whether you wish to pursue the essay or thesis option. Some MA students choose to do field work, but it is not mandatory. The length of the statement is about a page although it might be longer if you have a precise project (so 300 to 500 words in general).
Other Applicants to the Master's program are not required to select a research area or find a suitable supervisor in advance.
Academic prerequisites- BA Honours undergraduate degree in Sociology or equivalent with a minimum B+ standing.
Writing sample- A writing sample is required. The writing sample is a paper submitted in a sociology course or equivalent, typically 10-15 pages in length. Please send electronically to Graduate Program Assistant.
Curriculum Vitae (C.V.)- A C.V. is required. Please send electronically to Graduate Program Assistant.
Statement of interest- MA applicants will vary in what they put in their statement of interest. Some have a very precise project in mind and they outline that particular project and indicate someone they feel would be able to best supervise them. But some applicants haven't narrowed in on a precise project so they indicate the area in which they are interested in studying. For the MA, we do not expect original research but demonstrated mastery of a given body of sociological literature related to a focused research question. If known, you could indicate whether you wish to pursue the essay or thesis option. Some MA students choose to do field work, but it is not mandatory. The length of the statement is about a page although it might be longer if you have a precise project (so 300 to 500 words in general).
Other Applicants to the Master's program are not required to select a research area or find a suitable supervisor in advance.
Tuition
CAD
12,927